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AI Summary
This bill amends the School Code to include posting sexually explicit images as bullying and defines terms related to AI and digital replicas.
Business Impact
If you operate a school in Illinois, you must update your bullying policies to include AI-related definitions by July 1, 2025, or face potential compliance issues.
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What This Means
Illinois HB0299 aims to enhance the definition of bullying within schools by including the posting of sexually explicit images and digital replicas. It introduces key definitions related to artificial intelligence, which will impact how schools address cyber-bullying. The bill is set to take effect in the 2025-2026 school year.
Key Provisions
- Defines bullying to include posting or distributing sexually explicit images.
- Expands the definition of cyber-bullying to include digital replicas.
- Introduces definitions for 'artificial intelligence', 'digital replica', and 'generative artificial intelligence'.
- Effective beginning with the 2025-2026 school year.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 15)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Stava-Murray D | Sponsor | HD-081 |
| Barbara Hernandez D | Sponsor | HD-050 |
| Dave Vella D | Sponsor | HD-068 |
| Don Harmon D | Sponsor | SD-039 |
| Gregg Johnson D | Sponsor | HD-072 |
Roll Call Votes
H ·
Third Reading: in House ·
May 22, 2024
112 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (4)
House Amendment 001
Pending
2024-05-15
House Amendment 002
Pending
2024-05-15
House Amendment 003
Pending
2024-05-16
House Amendment 004
Pending
2024-05-21
Compliance Checklist
Update bullying policies to include definitions related to AI and digital replicas.
Who: School administrators and policy makers
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential compliance issues in addressing bullying incidents.
Who: School administrators and policy makers
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Potential compliance issues in addressing bullying incidents.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB0299 amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code to expand the definition of bullying to include the posting or distribution of sexually explicit images. It specifically includes provisions for cyber-bullying that encompass the posting or distribution of digital replicas through electronic means. The bill introduces definitions for 'artificial intelligence', 'digital replica', and 'generative artificial intelligence', which are crucial for understanding the scope of the legislation. Schools will need to comply with these updated definitions and policies starting in the 2025-2026 school year. This bill reflects a growing trend in legislation to address the implications of technology in educational environments, particularly concerning student safety and digital conduct.
Official Source
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